Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 549

Fig. 31: Connecting EVAP Canister Vent Shut Valve 2P Connector Terminal No. 1 To Body 
Ground With A Jumper Wire 

14. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal E19 and body ground. 

Is there continuity? 

YES: Go to step 23 .  

NO: Repair open in the wire between the EVAP canister vent shut valve and the ECM/PCM 
(E19), then go to step 16 . 

 

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Fig. 32: Checking For Continuity Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminal E19 & Body 
Ground 

15. Replace the EVAP canister vent shut valve (see EVAP CANISTER VENT SHUT VALVE 

REPLACEMENT ).  

16. Reconnect ECM/PCM connector E (31P).  

17. Reconnect the EVAP canister vent shut valve 2P connector.  

18. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

19. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.  

20. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).  

21. Do the EVAP CVS ON in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.  

22. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated? 

YES: If DTC P0499 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the EVAP 
canister vent shut valve and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1 . If any other Temporary DTCs 
or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC troubleshooting.  

NO: Troubleshooting is complete. 

 

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23. Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see 

HOW TO SUBSTITUTE THE ECM/PCM ).  

24. Do the EVAP CVS ON in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.  

25. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated? 

YES: If DTC P0499 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the EVAP 
canister vent shut valve and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1 . If any other Temporary DTCs 
or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC troubleshooting.  

NO: If the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM/PCM was 
substituted, replace the original ECM/PCM (see HOW TO REMOVE THE ECM/PCM 
FOR TESTING ).  

DTC P1454: FTP SENSOR RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

4. Remove the fuel fill cap, and wait 1 minute.  

5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

6. Check the FTP SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

Is it between -0.67 kPa and 0.67 kpa (-5 and 5 mm Hg, -0.2 and 0.2 in. Hg), or 2.4-2.6 V? 

YES: Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose 
terminals at the FTP sensor and the ECM/PCM.  

NO: Go to step 7.  

7. Remove the FTP sensor (A) from the EVAP canister with its connector connected (see FTP SENSOR 

REPLACEMENT ). 

 

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Fig. 33: Removing The FTP Sensor From The EVAP Canister 

8. Check the FTP SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

 

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2004 ENGINE PERFORMANCE EVAP System - TSX